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farmland

American  
[fahrm-land] / ˈfɑrmˌlænd /

noun

  1. land under cultivation or capable of being cultivated.

    to protect valuable farmland from erosion.
farmland British  
/ ˈfɑːmˌlænd /

noun

  1. land used or suitable for farming

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Etymology

Origin of farmland

First recorded in 1630–40; farm + land

Example Sentences

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Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Greg Kirkpatrick was then working for American Farmland Trust, an agricultural organization dedicated to conservation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Farmland turned brittle from lack of water and sediment deposits may never recover the rich yields that formerly blessed Ukraine’s economy.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2023

Farmland close to cities is a common entry point for new farmers, with smaller parcel sizes that are closer to market opportunities.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Farmland has no say in whether crops planted in it will be allowed to grow or be pulled out or plowed under.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

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